Get $15 in Rice Krispies class action settlement (no proof of purchase required)

[Nye Bevan]

You don't have to show a proof of purchase to claim $15 in a class action lawsuit against Kellogg. Just be someone who bought Kellog's Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies between June 1, 2009 and March, 1 2010.

The lawsuit contends that the cereal maker falsely advertised that the two cereals supported your immune system even though it didn't have adequate data to back the claim.

http://consumerist.com/2011/06/get-15-in-rice-krispies-cereal-class-action.html

http://www.cerealadvertisingsettlement.com/index

To get your $15 ($5 per box, maximum of 3 boxes) simply fill out the online claim form at https://cert.gardencitygroup.com/kgg/fs/new-claim-1

[napi21]

1. I won't do that! I haven't eaten Rice Krispies since I was a little kid and

it would be dishonest of me to claim that $$.

[AlabamaLibrul]

2. No proof of purchase required (for something over a year ago) is not the same as telling people

to lie.

[WillowTree]

8. Ummmm.......yeah, it is if they didn't actually buy either since 2009.

[AlabamaLibrul]

11. "be someone who bought Kellog's Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies" So again, where is anyone being

told to lie?

[napi21]

35. I'm 68 years old! Somhow I don't think they're talking about somneone

who bouht them that many years ago. I don't know exactly why this suit was file, but my guess is that there was some claim about healthy, or reduces heart disease, or something like that, and back in the 50' people didn't even think that way. Sorry. I won't do it. It feels dishonest to me.

[Atman]

59. Self delete - posted in wrong place.

[roguevalley]

36. I have. I use them also to make treats. I use marshmellow creme

rather than melt marshmellows because its so creamy. I wish I had a nickel for every box I've ever bought including the dozens I bought since the dates stated. Thank you for this, OP. You are a good soul.

[jberryhill]

40. Yeah, 'cuz that marshmallow creme really boosts the claimed health benefits...

...which is the basis of the false advertising claim which, um, injured you.

[roguevalley]

43. never said it was healthful. :) I find them once or twice a year good

for the soul. As for the health benefits or not, I just like to eat them with bananas. I guess at my age its okay. think of it as a future space for someone else to occupy when I go to the big cereal bowl in the sky. :-D

[Lionessa]

50. I'm 51 and eat them all the time, Rice Krispies that is, and my daughter makes treats

with them, she's 26.

[Shagbark Hickory]

82. You can use it for your future healthcare expenses.

[originalpckelly]

3. Thanks for that.

I have bought the stuff, not for that reason. But both of them have been purchased in this house since then.

Hey, it's $15 I didn't have before.

[LeftofObama]

4. I LOVE Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies,

unfortunately I just buy the generic kind.

[originalpckelly]

6. Sucker!

I buy the real kind. I know I bought at least three rice krispies in that time. So FUCK YEAH! $15 bucks coming my way baby!

[jberryhill]

42. Fat City, Here We Come

[Shagbark Hickory]

83. Diabetesville, 3 miles.

[Zywiec]

5. PLEASE NOTE: Any money left over from this settlement will be donated to one or more charities.

By not submitting this Claim Form you will make more money available for charitable donation.

I'm sure some people don't care about this...

[originalpckelly]

7. Hey, I actually bought the damn stuff.

[Zywiec]

10. Because you thought it supported your immune system? n/t

[originalpckelly]

16. The details of the settlement are that Kelloggs admits no wrongdoing.

They are basically just handing money out to their customers because they got caught defrauding us. I don't really remember why I bought cereal a couple years ago, but I know I bought the shit because of specifically remembering how good it was to eat a favorite old cereal when I had been sick prior to that.

[AlabamaLibrul]

13. IMO if they were that concerned the lawyers could take their cut from the case and donate it n/t

[Raine]

9. I haven't had Rice Krispies for probably 30 years

so I'll skip making a claim.

[TaupeDem]

12. Absolutely not! people are having tough times making ends meet, all a lawsuit like this would

succeed in doing would be to give the company a reason to raise their prices higher and hurting the average person trying to get by. Why would you even suggest something like this? <shakes head>

[AlabamaLibrul]

14. WTF? Seriously, nobody's bought a box of Rice Krispies in the last 2 years? n/t

[TaupeDem]

22. Sure I have, but I didn't buy it because of a claim it boosted the immune system, I bought

it because I like the taste, but because of financial issues I buy the generic brand of Rice Krispies.

[provis99]

65. fine: cheat yourself out of your own money if you want.

The terms of the settlement are such that people who bought Rice Krispies are entitled to the money, not just people who bought it for the immune system claim. ie. You are entitled to the money; if you don't want money you are entitled to, that's your business, even if you are foolish.

[Rebubula]

77. Funny you use the word CHEAT

Because if you did not buy this product in the last 2 years or did not buy them for the alleged health reasons - you are cheating.

Period.


LOL...entitled to the money. Just some awesome asshattery there...

[uppityperson]

87. nothing in the settlement about needing to have bought it "for alleged health reasons", simply...

bought it. So if you bought some, you can file. Doesn't matter why you bought it, simply that you bought it.

[Raine]

25. with the cost of cereal ... no I haven't

and I don't expect to. Anyway I'm not really a fan because it's not much more than a snack. I'm hungry again in a short time.

edit: spelling

[TorchTheWitch]

47. and it's tasteless and turns to mush in about 30 seconds

once you add the milk. Rice Krispies are one of my all time least favorite cereals for both those reasons. And the cost of cold cereal is absurd... one of the reasons I stopped buying any of it ages ago. Once I became allergic to dairy products I stopped eating cold cereal the traditional way anyway and only liked to have some occasionally as a dry snack... even then I bought the store brand stuff in a bag rather than any of the crazy expensive name brand stuff in a box.

I've always thought of cold cereal as more of a kids type breakfast anyway though even as a kid I would have rather have had something else.

[Brother Buzz]

28. I watch my nickels and dimes and tend to stay away from brand labels

there are some wonderful generic Rice Krispies knock-offs that are every bit as good as the overpriced cereal.

[Maine-ah]

74. with generic brands,

check out the packer for them, many times it's the actual brand name that is the packer.

[TorchTheWitch]

33. I haven't - I haven't bought any cold cereal in about a decade

Why do you think nobody would have bought a box of a specific cereal in the past two years? Do you really imagine that EVERYBODY buys Rice Krispies and has done so in the past two years???

[jberryhill]

32. Then they ought to fill out the form?

Lol

[uppityperson]

37. No, the settlement is set at $2.5 million, irregardless of is anyone does this or not. Link here....

$2.5 million for a nuisance settlement and another $2.5 million in food to 2 local charities. It doesn't matter if anyone applies for this or not, Kellogg is paying the money no matter what. <shakes head>

http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2011/06/rice-krispies-c.php

In 2009, the state of Oregon complained to Kellogg that they said Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies were fortified with antioxidants, and Kellogg changed the description of the boxes of the cereal—though the cereal is fortified with antioxidants. Almost immediately, several plaintiffs' lawyers filed lawsuits on the basis of Kellogg's announcement, and after several amended complaints, Kellogg's agreed to a nuisance settlement of $2.5 million. Class members can request $5 refunds for up to three boxes of cereal purchased between June 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010, an amount that will be reduced pro rata if the settlement money runs out, though one might expect that there will only be a few thousand claims. Though the class is nationwide, Kellogg is giving another $2.5 million (retail value, so it's really costing them half as much) in food to two local charities in Santa Monica and Atlanta. The class representatives will seek $5000 each.

How much are the attorneys asking for? I don't know: it's not in the notice or settlement agreement, but it comes out of the $2.5 million settlement fund. (The attorneys will announce on July 18; objections must be received by July 25—a Monday. This abbreviated and substandard notice is arguably a violation of Rule 23(h) and Ninth Circuit procedure in In re Mercury Securities Litig.. The notice is otherwise substandard, as there are several hoops one must jump through to object that are not listed in the notice.) Anything left over after the class is paid will go to the two local charities and a trial-lawyer group.

[slay]

64. You do know about the horror that is The Kelloggs Corporation do you not?

Boycott Kellogg’s!
Two Scoops of Bullsh*t -- http://hightimes.com/legal/ht_admin/5061

^^-- my favorite example.. there are many more.. :evilgrin:

(oh and welcome to DU - maybe - since you hide your profile info) fuck kelloggs!

[Selatius]

66. You don't know how the market works. If they raised their prices, consumers go elsewhere.

The only one hurting would be the company. It's astonishing how so few people understand basic economics.

[Ineeda]

15. Encouraging dishonesty? How Democratic. EOM

:-(

[Nye Bevan]

18. Who's encouraging dishonesty?

Obviously you should only file a claim if you actually bought the cereal in question. Interesting how "dishonesty" was your first reaction here.

[AlabamaLibrul]

19. It's pretty embarassing that when someone posts a class action relating

to the purchase of a cereal that's been widely popular for nearly a hundred years, the first reaction of some is to throw their hands up in the air and scream about defrauding the poor, poor corporations (which nobody is suggesting anyone does).

[cwydro]

21. Fraud is fraud.

Doesn't matter who does it or why.

No one even knows what the word "ethical" means anymore.

Woohoo! Free money!:eyes:

[Nye Bevan]

23. How is it "fraud"?

Nobody here is suggesting that anybody who did *not* buy either of the two cereals during the specified time should file a claim. Kellogg has agreed to pay the $5 per box to people who *did* buy the cereal. So where does "fraud" come into play here? :shrug:

[TaupeDem]

26. No receipt required IMO leaves this open for fraud and will jack up prices to people struggling. EOM

[uppityperson]

41. Kellogg will pay this money no matter if 1 or a brazillion people do this.

If NO ONE fills out the form, they will pay this money. No matter what. If they chose to then "jack up prices", it has no relevance on anyone filling this out. They have been penalized and are trying to figure out where the money should go.

Is this so difficult to understand?

[jberryhill]

44. It's an evil plot by Seventh Day Adventists... or Christian Scientists...

...or whichever dang cult gave us Kelloggs.

[TaupeDem]

49. Kellogg's and the Lawyers should've reached a private settlement and the entire settlement including

Lawyers fees should be donated to food banks who are struggling.

[uppityperson]

52. And if all the money, including lawyer fees, were donated, would this then avoid your "jacking up

costs" scenario?

Looks like you have an issue with the lawyers fees, which are in no way impacted by people applying for this money. Odd.

[TaupeDem]

55. When local foodbanks send out a plea, when my Church begs for donations to the food bank because the

stock is dwindling? damn right I have a problem with anyone profitting in this. The Lawyers should've taken this on pro-bono, Kellogg's should've just decided to settle and all monetary awards go directly to food banks. I don't see a problem with my view at all. Go look at empty shelves at the foodbanks and the Churches and look at the people coming in looking for food, and tell me with a straight face that anyone should profit off of this?

[uppityperson]

57. I notice you didn't answer my question about "jacking up costs". Or about the $2.5 food donations

they are doing. I agree that it would have been better to give it all to food banks, but you don't seem to understand that anyone applying to be part of this isn't going to "jack up costs".

[TaupeDem]

61. I'll gladly answer your question then you can answer mine. I have no doubt that because of this

lawsuit Kellogg's will jack up the prices, I would've preferred it didn't come to this at all where a lawsuit was started, but since it has I'd at least prefer all the money from Kellogg's and the millions most likely in lawyer fees to be donated to foodbanks.

Now can I ask you to join me in solidarity by asking that the lawyers waive their millions in fees and donate along with Kellogg's to foodbanks?

[uppityperson]

86. Yes, you can ask me anything. You don't want corporations held responsible for fraudulent claims...

because then they will jack up prices. seriously? You would prefer that fraudulent claims not result in lawsuits, at least not in any sort of monetary compensation because that will "jack up prices"? Seriously? Ever?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=439&topic_id=1374834&mesg_id=1377122

[AlabamaLibrul]

53. The settlement matches one-to-one between paying money and donating Kellogg branded food

of a retail value of 2.5M.

Kellogg has agreed to create a fund of $2.5 million to be used to pay first Class Counsel’s attorneys’ fees and expenses awarded by the Court, then a class representative incentive award of $5,000 to each of three class representatives, and finally the claims submitted by Class members. Any money left over will be donated to one or more charities. Kellogg also has agreed to distribute to charities that provide food to the indigent certain Kellogg branded food items having a total retail value of $2.5 million.

(on edit: of course the lawyers are paid first...)

[AlabamaLibrul]

29. Surely you're not suggesting I'm committing fraud

by claiming money that is mine in a class-action for cereal that I buy every few months to make little baked treats, are you?

[TaupeDem]

24. The point is some people will see no receipt required and attempt to defraud a company

that will turn around and jack their prices up to consumers which will cause a hardship to those who are struggling enough now as it is.

[Nye Bevan]

27. If receipts were required the settlement would be pretty much useless.

Who keeps grocery receipts from over a year ago?

But again, nobody here is suggesting that people file a claim unless they bought one of the two cereals in question.

[TaupeDem]

39. The right thing to do would've been a private settlement where the makers of Rice Krispies

would donate millions of dollars in cereal boxes to food banks which are hurting in these difficult times. And I would hope that any progressive that signs onto this would do the right thing and if they receive money in a settlement they would donate to those who are worse off.

[uppityperson]

45. Looks like they are donating $2.5 million to local charities

http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2011/06/rice-krispies-c.php

[EOTE]

78. How incredibly silly.

To think that corporations shouldn't be responsible for fraudulent claims. Perhaps when doctors are successfully sued for malpractice, we should have them merely donate to charities rather than the woman who lost the wrong breast. Surely there are many worse off than she.

[nadinbrzezinski]

17. I have not bought RK in over 20 years

so it be dishonest.

[cwydro]

20. I have a weak spot for Cocoa Kriskies,

but I know that I bought them for the taste and not because I thought they boosted my immune system.

No thanks on being part of a rip-off.

[AlabamaLibrul]

31. No rip off,

Certainly it's your choice to not claim your money (and as such that part of the money will go to charity, so good for you) but here's the terms:

4. How can I get a payment?
To receive money from this settlement, you first have to determine if you are a Class Member.
Class Members are those persons who purchased Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal or Cocoa Krispies cereal in the United States between June 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010. Excluded from the Class are Kellogg's officers, directors and employees, and those who purchased Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies for the purpose of resale.

Why you bought it during that time isn't the point.

[jberryhill]

46. Dang, that counts me out....

I've been selling Cocoa Krispies on the sly to the neighborhood kids whose parents won't buy it.

I put on my pimp suit and walk down the street saying, "Who needs a bowl?"

[jberryhill]

30. I had some Rice Krispy treats someone made for Christmas, does that count?

I mean, did I have to BUY the Rice Krispies, or could I just be the victim of a drive-by breakfast?

[tammywammy]

34. "drive-by breakfast"

Heh :rofl:

[jberryhill]

38. It would have to be to get me to eat that over-processed shit

...which apparently, millions are struggling to afford.

[rocktivity]

48. I recently got a check from a class action suit against a debt collector

for a whopping $1.25...

:eyes:
rocktivity

[uppityperson]

51. I am highly amused at the protests about fraud here. This is passing on info

and not asking anyone, not advising anyone, to commit fraud. How many people keep receipts for a yr from groceries? Good grief people, look at this as passing on info to those for whom it applies. If it doesn't apply to you, ignore it. If it does and for some odd reason you don't keep grocery receipts for 2 yrs, you can still apply for this.

[demgrrrll]

54. This is what I will do to cover all the bases and feel OK

about doing this. I will file for the money because I buy RC on a regular basis, in fact I have two huge boxes sitting on top of my fridge right now. I will then write to Krispies Class Action Settlement administration and tell them although I buy this on a regular basis I had to take a guess about the date etc and if this is in any way going to affect the charitable giving that I want to opt out but I would not mind the refund if it is appropriate under those circumstances. The opt out address is Krispies Class Action Settlement Admin c/o GCG, INc PO Box 9732 Dublin Ohio 43017-5632. I will let them decide. On edit I attached a RC proof of purchase to my note too.

[-..__...]

56. So...

Snap, Crackle and Pop have been lying/deceiving us?

WTF, man... that shit ain't right.

[Mimosa]

58. Gluten free rice crispies

Rice crispies are good.

Assuage your conscience by using the 15 bucks to try the brown rice version. :)

[Atman]

60. Watch "Hot Coffee" instead and let your $15 get donated to charity.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1375433

[Redbear]

85. Definitely watch "Hot Coffee" whether you claim the $15 or not

Amazing documentary about how corporations have been destroying our basic civil rights to justice.

[Bryn]

62. Done!

Love those Rice Krispies Treats.

[slay]

63. Well I did eat rice krispies then - make the squares for x-mas every year

thanks for letting me know. :hi:

[JoeyT]

67. I think I won't even read the OP. Instead of reading it,

I'll seize on the words "No Proof of Purchase Required" in the title to automatically assume you're encouraging dishonesty when that's easily proven incorrect a whopping two sentences later.

Scandal! Outrage! Bamboozlement!

The lawsuit doesn't apply to me in any way, and I won't be filing claims, but thanks for posting it for those that it applies to.

[MineralMan]

68. I don't eat Rice Krispies. It would be seriously unethical for me

to do what you suggest. In fact, it would be seriously unethical for anyone to do what you suggest, unless they meet the requirements.

I realize that you included the requirements in your post, but the emphasis on the "no receipt" thing makes it seem like you're encouraging people to behave unethically.

[jberryhill]

71. Many Rice Krispies Purchasers Suffer From A Type Of Amnesia

It could be that you did purchase Rice Krispies, but have blocked the memory.

For only $5, I am offering special therapy by email sessions with DUers who have repressed these cereal-buying memories.

[Fla_Democrat]

79. So... if I file the claim

I could afford 3 sessions... what a deal. :evilgrin:



I just hope it don't take 4 sessions to cure me.





:smoke:

[jberryhill]

80. You can't file the claim until you are cured

Most of the time, one session is enough, so you come out $10 ahead.

[Nye Bevan]

75. Again, nobody is suggesting that anybody file a claim unless they meet the requirements.

The reason for mentioning that no proof of purchase is required is so that people who bought the cereal understand that it's OK that they did not hold on to their grocery receipts from two years ago.

[MineralMan]

76. I understand that. However, a number of people perceived

your post the way I described. Perhaps the parenthetical statement would have been better placed somewhere other than the title.

[LeftinOH]

69. I buy the (cheaper) store brand: "Crispy Rice Cereal" -and it's exactly the same. n/t

[Le Taz Hot]

70. Thank you!

I'll take it.

[karynnj]

72. Hmm, what if you bought them so your kids could make rice krispie treats?

Clearly not thinking of the end result being anything other than messy, too sweet and not healthy?

[RandiFan1290]

73. The RK police will be by shortly

to inform you of your evil ways. You can only accept this money if you bought RK for healthy reasons used soy milk and a coconut shell.

[jberryhill]

81. Oh SNAP! (crackle... and pop)

[jberryhill]

84. What If I Bought The Variety Pack?

Does that count?

[yawnmaster]

88. I'm not going to do it. Even though I probably purchased the products...

I don't remember that claim and it in no way affects me, and I do not feel a part of the class.
To me, taking the money would not be right.

[unapatriciated]

89. If all anyone wants is a few bucks, you can get it here.

http://www2.kelloggs.com/Coupon.aspx

I would suggest that everyone check the box that says do nothing, and let their share go to charity.
http://www.cerealadvertisingsettlement.com/index

This lawsuit (in my opinion) is nothing more than Kellogg giving you a coupon so why not donate it to charity.

[OhioChick]

90. Thanks for posting n/t

[joeybee12]

91. Done...let's see if it works...thanks for the heads up...knr